1828. An English version of "Il Barbiere di Seviglia," and "Der Freyschütz" given in Boston with Miss George, Mrs. Papanti, Mr. Comer, and Mr. Horn as leading singers.
1829. Sept. First musical convention held under the auspices of the Central Musical Society of Concord, N. H.
1829. May 8.-1869. Dec. 18. Louis Moreau Gottschalk, brilliant pianist. Born in New Orleans.
1829. Jan. 24.-1908. July 14. William Mason, noted American pianist and teacher.
1831. Sept. 6. American début of Miss Hughes at the Park Theatre, New York City, in "The Marriage of Figaro."
1832. Mar. 17. Mozart's opera "Die Zauberflöte" presented in Philadelphia.
1832. July 4. The National Hymn "America" first sung in public at a children's celebration of Independence Day, at the Park St. Church, Boston, The words were written in February by the Rev. Samuel F. Smith, and were sung to the tune of "God Save the King."
1832. Sept. 25. First appearance, in concert, of an Italian opera company organized by Lorenzo da Ponte, Italian poet and librettist, at Niblo's Garden, New York City. The leading singers were Signora Pedrotti and Signori Fornisari and Montresor. The opera performances were given at the Bowery Theatre. Sig. Rapetti, conductor.
1832. Oct. 19. Mercadante's opera "Elisa e Claudio" presented in New York City with Pedrotti (début) and Salvione (début).
1832. Nov. 5. Rossini's opera "L'Italiana in Algeri" given in New York City with Verducci, Fanetti, Fornisari, etc.